MacBain Community Centre Schedule & Programs
Join us at the MacBain Community Centre for a variety of programs for all ages! Be sure to check out the Aquatics schedule and the Library schedule to see what other programming is happening at the MacBain Community Centre!
Registered Programs
Registration
Sign up on ActiveNet or in person for these fun, educational, multi-week programs!
How to sign up with ActiveNet
Special Considerations
For individuals requiring special considerations to participate, please contact Nathan Smith and [email protected] in advance of registration.
Support Persons
A volunteer/caregiver/personal support worker accompanying a paying person requiring support enters free of charge.
Winter Programs 2025. Registration opens on December 11, 2024!
- Alchemy Yoga: In partnership with Alchemy Yoga and Wellness Studio, we have yoga classes for youth of all ages, from infants to teens! Alchemy Yoga strives to provide you with a serene, safe space to get to know your body because that is what Yoga is about! With small class sizes, everyone from all walks of life can feel accepted and authentic here. You Belong!
- 6-week programs, starting January 21, 2025
- Cost: $80
- Classes:
- Babysitting Course: The Canada Safety Council Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first-aid skills. All required materials are included in the registration fee.
- CalmQuest Kids: Discover the Calm Quest Kids 5-Week Program, designed to help children to develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and social skills through engaging activities and interactive lessons. Each session includes fun exercises, a Feelings Journal, and take-home resources for parents to reinforce learning. Empower your child with tools to understand and manage emotions while building confidence and resilience. Let’s make emotional well-being a priority!
- 5-Week program, Fridays starting January 24 (No class Feb 14)
- Time: 5:00-6:00pm
- Ages: 6-12
- Cost: $175
- Click here to register
- Home Alone Course: The Home Alone Program is designed to provide children ten years of age (or turning ten this year) and older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied. All required materials are included in the registration fee.
- Kidz Who Can Coding: Learning to code on a computer is similar to learning a language! Young children are able to pick these skills up very quickly, especially when they think they are just playing and having fun. KIDZ WHO CAN is a local Niagara business that provides workshops for young people, teaching coding fundamentals and basic graphic design skills. Children use prompts and activities to express their creativity through storytelling, animation, and visual design all while creating their own video games and projects!
- 6-week programs, Mondays starting January 20, 2025
- Cost: $125
- Classes:
- Little Medical School: Through this variety of classes offered by Little Medical School, participants are provided youth programming in health awareness and medically inspired education to encourage and brighten young minds as they explore healthy lifestyles, wellness, and careers in the medical field through role play, interactive demonstrations, and fun hands-on activities.
- 6-week programs, Tuesdays starting January 14, 2025
- Little Vet Meows and Purrs: Students will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and perform a whiskers-to-tail exam on their newly “adopted” plush cat. These future veterinarians will learn about animal body language, maintaining a healthy environment such as proper litterbox placement, create a cat toy, and design a vet clinic. Students will graduate, receive a diploma, and recite their Vet Oath for family.
- STEM Sleuths: Our STEM Sleuths program is course designed to expose students to forensic science used to solve a crime. Students will conduct experiments on fingerprinting, collecting shoe prints, chromatography, composite drawing, facial reconstruction, toxicology, and handwriting analysis. The class culminates in the forensic student team working together to solve a crime.
- 6-week programs, Thursdays starting January 16, 2025 (No class Feb 13)
- Marine Biology: Dive into the world of marine biology on this extraordinary expedition! Our program gives participants a hands-on, dynamic introduction to sea turtles and conduct ocean experiments. Each participant will become the caretaker of a plush sea turtle, conduct health checks, explore the diversity of sea turtle species, and join a team effort to rescue and release a Leatherback sea turtle back into the wild. This engaging program culminates in their graduation as Little Marine Biologists, empowering them to protect sea turtles and our oceans!
- Little Doctor School: First Aid, brain, spine, and some gross fun! These future doctors will explore the brain and spine and learn about vital bodily functions through hands-on activities and role-play. Students will build a first aid kit, learn about prescribing medications, writing prescriptions and create models of the brain and spine. Graduation ceremony with diploma and our very own LMS Doctor Oath.
- Magic Lessons: In partnership with the Ontario Children’s Magic Academy, we teach kids to care! Unlock potential : Research has proven that learning and performing magic builds great character. Throughout these amazing programs, kids practice speaking skills, explore their creativity, and develop sequential thinking. Discover Magic creates Extraordinary Fun that makes GREAT KIDS appear!
- 6-8 week programs, Thursdays starting January 9, 2025
- Magic Explorers: Magic Explorers is a one-of-a-kind program developed to help kids have fun, make friends, and feel special. Where Magic meets Arts and Crafts. Classes include art making, magic tricks, stories and learning the 3 keys to magic while taking adventures with our Magic Explorer characters!
- Blue Wand Course - Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Every Lesson, students learn something NEW that they will want to share with others! Each WAND COURSE features completely different magic tricks and activities while all reinforcing the exact same 8 Character Traits that make “A TRUE MAGICIAN”!, Each lesson reveals an important life skill to help build their confidence and communication skills. Every lesson comes with a custom magic prop, a top-secret file folder, and a secret word to unlock bonus videos in the online video vault.
- Martial Arts Center Karate: In partnership with The Martial Arts Center, this 10-week program teaches Goju Ryu Karate, a traditional style of Okinawan martial arts. Goju is a well-balanced system which is great for youth of all ages. At the youth level, the program teaches the fundamentals of Karate, with a focus on improved fitness, coordination, courtesy, self-confidence, and control. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and test to advance in belt levels near the end of the session. A uniform t-shirt is required and can be purchased from the Center at the first class for $25.
- Date: 10-week program, Fridays starting January 10, 2025 (No class Feb 28 and Mar 14)
- Cost: $135
- Beginner/Intermediate (8yrs - 12yrs) - 6:00-7:00 pm.
- Click here to register
- Racquetball Lessons: Come out and discover the basics of Racquetball learning skills, drills, and games from community Racquetball coaches Todd Bright and Tammy Gray. The small group settings will ensure everyone gets plenty of playtime and coaching! All equipment provided.
- Date: 4-week program, Mondays starting February 3, 2025 (No class Feb 17 for Family Day)
- Cost: $40
- Classes:
- RoboThink Robotics: Offers fun & educational robotics, STEM and coding programs to children! We go beyond robotics, fostering self-confidence, technical mastery, creativity, and spatial awareness. Join us for a journey of fun and endless STEM learning possibilities!
- 6-week programs, Saturdays starting January 11, 2025
- Demolition Robots - Embrace your inner engineer and build mighty demolition robots using gears, axles, DC motors and precision! In this program, the students will become demolition engineers, constructing powerful robots such as bulldozers, wrecking balls, power drills, and dump trucks.
- AI ThinkLab Robots - Let's learn, build, code and play with AI robots. This innovative program is specially designed for children to get hands-on experiences with AI (Artificial intelligence). Students will not only build robots, learn to how to code, but also use cool AI tools to control robots and to gain an understanding of AI application in this increasingly automated world.
- Lunar New Year Workshop - Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us at RoboThink Lunar New Year Robotics Workshop! Dive into Lunar New Year stories, explore STEM through hands-on robotics, and enjoy a unique mix of culture and creativity. Join us for a fun and meaningful celebration that connects tradition with STEM discovery!
- Sportball Multi-Sport: Multi-Sport classes keep children moving and engaged and send them home with new skills from a different sport in each class. These well-rounded classes provide an amazing foundation for a lifetime of active living, bundling soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, golf and tennis into one comprehensive package. Sportball Methodology is designed to support three key areas of early childhood development: sports skills, pro-social skills, and motor skills.
- 12-week program, Sundays starting January 12, 2025 (No class on Feb 16, Mar 9, Apr 20)
- 8-week program, Fridays starting January 17, 2025
Tennis Lessons: Join us at the brand-new Niagara Falls Racquet Centre at John Allan Park. Thanks to an enclosed dome, you can enjoy tennis year-round! Professional instructors will guide you through skills, drills, and games to develop your abilities in a small group environment. Equipment is available upon request. We also have adult lessons, click here!
- 8-week session, Mondays starting January 6 (No class Feb 17 for Family Day)
- 9-week session, Wednesdays starting January 8
- 9-week session, Fridays starting January 10
- 8-week session, Saturdays starting January 11
Municipal Fee Assistance
We want everyone in our community to have the chance to participate. Money should not be a barrier!
Financial assistance to help with child/youth program fees.
Information about more subsidies and grants.
Refund Policy
- For Programs, Courses, and Special Events with two or fewer classes/sessions:
- A refund will be issued if it is more than 48 hours from the start of the course
- No refunds will be issued within 48 hours from the start of the course
- For Programs, Courses, and Special Events with three or more classes/sessions:
- A refund will be issued if the class has not started
- Once the class has started, registration fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis
- No refunds will be issued after the third class
- Late Enrollment: Joining after the first class will only result in a prorated fee if the program is delivered by Niagara Falls staff (ex. Swim Lessons) and not if delivered by a 3rd party provider (ex. Carousel Players Drama Program)
- All refunds and transfers are subject to a $10.00 administration fee, per participant
- A full 100% refund is given if the program is cancelled by the City of Niagara Falls
Drop In Program
School Holiday Programs
MacBain Community Centre
Join us as we expand our all ages programming on school holidays to provide safe family fun!
Family Day Weekend
Join us for a full weekend of family fun!
February 14
Valentine's Day Crafts: Get crafty with us as we make some fun Valentine's Day themed crafts! We've got all the supplies so you just need your imagination!
February 17
Tropical Crafts: Feeling the winter blues? We've got some tropical themed crafts to help imagine warmer weather! We've got all the supplies so you just need your imagination!
Bubbleology Shows with Miss T the Bubble Queen: This interactive show leaves audiences engaged and amazed with the science & art of the beautiful bubble, a perfect mix of entertainment and education.
Drop In Program Schedule
- Prices
- Badminton, Basketball, Pickleball, & Table Tennis - $5 per person / $10 per family
- Indoor Play Structure - $7 per child / $15 per family
- Open Swim - Under 4 are free, $4 for youth (ages 4-17), $4.50 for seniors, $5 for adults, $10 per family
- Day Passes available: Get access to all the great drop-in programs, including the pool and indoor play structure, for only $10 per child / $15 per adult / $25 per family.
- Supervision Requirements: For Drop-in Programs, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who is a minimum 16 years of age.
Friday, February 14 | - Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-8:30pm
- Pickleball – 11:30am-1:30pm
- Table Tennis - 12:00pm-8:45pm
- Badminton - 1:45pm-4:00pm
- Basketball – 4:15pm-8:45pm
- Open Swim
- Leisure Pool – 8:00am-3:45pm & 6:00pm-8:30pm
- Lane Pool (with slide) – 6:00pm-8:30pm
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Saturday, February 15 | - Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-8:30pm
- Badminton - 7:15am-10:45am
- Basketball – 12:45pm-4:45pm
- Open Swim
- Leisure Pool – 7:30am-8:45am & 1:00pm-4:30pm
- Lane Pool (with slide) – 2:00pm-4:30pm
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Sunday, February 16 | - Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-10:30am & 3:00pm-4:45pm
- Pickleball - 7:15am-11:00am
- Basketball – 11:15am-12:45pm
- Badminton - 1:00pm-4:45pm
- Open Swim
- Leisure Pool – 7:30am-8:45am & 1:00pm-4:30pm
- Lane Pool (with slide) – 2:00pm-4:30pm
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Monday, February 17 | - Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-4:45pm
- Pickleball - 7:15am-11:00am
- Table Tennis - 8:00am-4:45pm
- Volleyball - 11:30am-2:00pm
- Basketball – 2:15pm-4:45pm
- Open Swim
- Leisure Pool – 7:30am-4:30pm
- Lane Pool (with slide) – 10:00am-11:45am & 2:00pm-4:30pm
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March Break
Join us for a full week of fun! Don't forget to check out what other City sites are up to! Click here!
Monday, March 10
Club Rex: Join Club Rex as we unpack all the latest news from the field and explore the newest dinosaurs and discoveries. Learn how to identify dinosaur fossils with our amazing collection of skulls, teeth, claws and more! If you love dinosaurs, you won’t want to miss it!
- Ages: 3-12
- Cost: $5 per participant
- Time:
- Show 1: 12:30-1:30pm. Click here to register.
- Show 2: 2:00-3:00pm. Click here to register
- *Parental supervision is required.
Tuesday, March 11
St. Patrick's Day Crafts: Get in the St. Patrick's Day spirit with some fun themed crafts! We've got all the supplies so you just need your imagination!
Wednesday, March 12
Scoop McCoy Children's Magician:Scoop McCoy performs his hilarious, high energy magic show at children’s and family events across Southern Ontario. It's a fun, amazing and interactive show with lots of audience participation. Everyone - kids and adults - have a fun and fabulous time!
Thursday, March 13
MacMaster Engineering GO ENG Workshops: Details TBD!
Friday, March 14
MYAC Basketball Tournament: Think you got what it takes? Compete in MYAC’s 3v3 style basketball tournament! Don't miss out, grab your friends and get ready to win amazing prizes! For more information visit MYAC on Instagram @NFMYAC.
CalmQuest Kids Teamwork and Kindness Workshop: In this workshop, children learn to collaborate and show compassion toward one another. Through engaging cooperative games and imaginative role-play activities, participants explore empathy, problem-solving, and effective communication. Each child will discover the power of kindness and how their supportive actions can uplift peers. By the end of this CalmQuestKids session, they’ll leave with stronger connections and practical strategies to foster positivity in everyday life.
- Ages: 7-12
- Cost: $20 per participant
- Time: 1:00-2:30pm
- Click here to register
CalmQuest Kids Building Emotional Resilience Workshop: In this workshop, children gain tools to handle challenges in a healthy, confident manner. They’ll engage with storytelling and journaling exercises that nurture self-awareness, enabling them to identify and express their emotions productively. Participants learn various coping techniques to manage stress and setbacks, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth. Ultimately, they leave feeling empowered to bounce back from difficulties and approach life with a resilient mindset.
- Ages: 7-12
- Cost: $20 per participant
- Time: 2:45-4:15pm
- Click here to register
Drop In Program Schedule
- Prices
- Badminton, Basketball, Pickleball, & Table Tennis - $5 per person / $10 per family
- Indoor Play Structure - $7 per child / $15 per family
- Open Swim - Under 4 are free, $4 for youth (ages 4-17), $4.50 for seniors, $5 for adults, $10 per family
- Day Passes available: Get access to all the great drop-in programs, including the pool and indoor play structure, for only $10 per child / $15 per adult / $25 per family.
- Supervision Requirements: For Drop-in Programs, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who is a minimum 16 years of age.
Saturday, March 8 Sunday, March 9 | - Regular Winter Drop In Schedule
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Monday, March 10 | - Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-8:30pm
- Basketball – 12:15pm-2:45pm
- Badminton - 3:00pm-5:30pm
- Volleyball - 6:00pm-8:45pm
- Open Swim
- Leisure Pool – 8:00am-8:45pm
- Lane Pool (with slide) – 1:15pm-3:00pm & 4:45pm-6:45pm
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Tuesday, March 11 | - Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-8:30pm
- Badminton - 3:45pm-5:45pm
- Table Tennis - 6:30pm-8:45pm
- Open Swim
- Leisure Pool – 8:00am-8:45pm
- Lane Pool (with slide) – 2:30pm-4:30pm
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Wednesday, March 12 | - Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-8:30pm
- Volleyball - 1:45pm-5:00pm
- Basketball - 5:30-8:45pm
- Open Swim
- Leisure Pool – 8:00am-8:45pm
- Lane Pool (with slide) – 1:15pm-3:00pm & 4:45pm-6:45pm
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Thursday, March 13 | - Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-8:30pm
- Pickleball - 12:15pm-2:15pm
- Badminton - 2:30pm-5:45pm
- Table Tennis - 4:00pm-6:15pm
- Open Swim
- Leisure Pool – 8:00am-8:45pm
- Lane Pool (with slide) – 2:30pm-4:30pm
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Friday, March 14 | - Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-8:30pm
- Basketball – 11:30am-4:45pm & 4:30pm-8:45pm
- Table Tennis - 5:15pm-8:45pm
- Open Swim
- Leisure Pool – 8:00am-8:30pm
- Lane Pool (with slide) – 1:15pm-3:00pm & 6:00pm-8:30pm
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Saturday, March 15 Sunday, March 16 | - Regular Spring Drop In Schedule
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